The current adult literacy rate of Iran is 89%, an increase of 3.4% (4.0%) compared to 2016.
Adult literacy rate in Iran
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Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1970 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Iran Adult literacy rate between 1976 and 2022
| Period | Adult literacy rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89% | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 85.5% | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 84.7% | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 84.6% | +1% |
| 2012 | 83.6% | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 83% | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 82.3% | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 82.4% | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 77% | +3.9% |
| 1996 | 73.1% | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 65.5% | +13.2% |
| 1986 | 52.3% | +15.8% |
| 1976 | 36.5% |